News and Events


15. Apr 2019

Norway provides support for healthcare in Al Hol camp in Syria

Norway is providing NOK 35 million to strengthen the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s health efforts in the Al Hol camp in Syria. ‘Conditions for women and children are desperate and there is an urgent need for health services.

15. Apr 2019

Norway calls for civilian rule and reforms in Sudan

A peaceful transition to civilian rule in Sudan is crucial. Norway appeals for reforms in Sudan.

05. Apr 2019

Norway increases contribution to Green Climate Fund

Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein is giving priority to the Green Climate Fund as a channel for funding Norway’s climate-related efforts in developing countries in the coming years.

03. Apr 2019

CALENDAR OF NORWEGIAN CULTURAL EVENTS APRIL - JUNE 2019

The Norwegian Consulate General in Houston will every three months release a calendar with a list of Norwegian related events such as concerts, movie screenings, art exhibitions, sporting event, theatrical productions et cetera that take place in our

25. Mar 2019

25th anniversary of the European Economic Area: PM Statement

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the celebration of the anniversary of the European Economic Area-agreement in Brussel, 22 March 2019.

25. Mar 2019

Resolution on environmental human rights defenders adopted in UN Human Rights Council

A Norwegian-led resolution on environmental human rights defenders was adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Council yesterday.

25. Mar 2019

The Norwegian Consulate General in San Francisco is looking for a full-time Senior Adviser

The Norwegian Consulate General in San Francisco is looking for an engaged and reliable coworker from August 1, 2019. Responsibilities will include business promotion and analysis. Application deadline is April 25, 2019.

20. Mar 2019

Norway provides humanitarian assistance to Mozambique

"The humanitarian situation in parts of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe is precarious after the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai.

19. Mar 2019

Agreement reached with the UK on trade in goods in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Norway, Iceland and the UK have initialled a temporary agreement on trade in goods, should the UK leave the EU without a withdrawal agreement (no-deal Brexit).

15. Mar 2019

Norway to provide NOK 100 million to people with disabilities in developing countries

"There are 800 million people with disabilities in developing countries.

05. Mar 2019

Norway to provide NOK 60 million for mine action in Sri Lanka

The Government is providing NOK 60 million over a period of three years for mine action in Sri Lanka.

25. Feb 2019

Lakselaget Offers Scholarships to Minnesota and Norwegian Women

Minnesota-based Lakselaget (Norwegian for “The Salmon Club”) will be offering scholarships for study in Norway and the US (Minnesota/North Dakota). The application deadline is March 1, 2019.